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Re: 12 Year Old FLL Boy Invents New Solar Cell
I saw these blurbs today in another online location.
However, when I tried to find out what student actually did, I found two things: - The sorts of nonsensical press release statements found by the OP below, and
- Notices reminding the world that a Georgia Tech research team already invented and patented 3D solar cells, and references to existing solar cell designs that use nanotubes.
From my own personal experience, I know that putting solar cells or other energy converters/trap on towers is nothing new.
So... What did this bright kid really do? The press releases I have found so far are pretty much useless. Who out there knows the real story?
Blake
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